The New Bohemians, design blogger Justina Blakeney’s debut interiors book, showcases a selection of 20 of her favourite homes and accompanies them with DIY tutorials and ideas to add that boho vibe to your own space. If you are unsure of what defines bohemian style (I was a little hazy before I read this book), there is lots to enlighten you within its pages. Aesthetically, bohemian homes layer together bold patterns, warm colour palettes and lots and lots of plants to create eclectic spaces. But more than this, “bohemianism” is about having a unique style and not being afraid to let it run free. Throughout all of the homes showcased in The New Bohemians, making a personality-filled statement is key, and this results in spaces filled with meaningful items and plenty of heart. Defining bohemianism further, the book groups the homes into six different categories – Modern, Folksy, Romantic, Earthy, Maximal and Nomadic. Maximal boho (the style which Justina favours for her own home which is also included in the book) is perhaps the style most commonly associated with bohemianism. What is most notable – and often most impressive – about these homes is the paradox which they create by […]

Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire understand the power of pattern like no-one else. Launched in 2006, their interiors brand Mini Moderns specialises in bold and quintessentially English designs for wallpapers, fabrics, and ceramics. With influences ranging from literature and records to childhood memories, their nostalgic homeware will make you feel as if you’re living in a Penguin paperback novel, and has led to commissions from the likes of TFL. Another collaboration led to the recent launch of their eye-catching enamelware range, perfect for a chic camping trip as well as brightening up your kitchen. The pair cite their shared love of ‘field trips’ as a source of inspiration. Bibelot met up with Mini Moderns to listen to records, play boardgames, and pick up some sound business tips for aspiring designers. 1. Tell us something about yourself that might surprise people. Unusually, Mark and I were both at college in Newcastle at exactly the same time. Mark was at the University studying English and I was at, what was then, the Polytechnic doing a degree in Graphics. But we never met. When we met in London, about 10 years later, we realised that we had the same friends in common […]

Every house has one: an awkward corner (or a bit of “blah”) in an otherwise well-dressed room. So what’s the solution? A seriously show-stopping nook, that’s what! You don’t need a lot of physical space to create an environment which fills your heart with joy and relaxation. All you really need is to designate an area and furnish it with things you love. The first step is deciding what your area will be used for, as this will determine what you need to include. You may want a spot to place your essentials when you come through the door, a space that you can flop down in with a book or magazine, or perhaps you’d like a defined work/create space in part of a larger room. Here are some easily implementable ideas: Create a bold, colourful reading nook In this teensy reading nook, a bright area rug has been used as the base for a really fun and colourful corner, making the space seem much larger. The cane chair is the perfect size for the space and all the open wicker means that it creates light in what could otherwise be a dark and unused corner. Adding lots […]

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